Malaysian doubles specialist Tan Kim Her has returned to India for a second stint of coaching, the Badminton Association of India (BAI) announced on Wednesday.
Known to be the brains behind the dynamic duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy during his first time, Tan will focus on developing strong doubles partnerships and bench strength ahead of the 2026 Asian Games and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The Malaysian’s first time in India was between 2015 and 2019. Tan has begun his second spell with the team, joining the players in Hyderabad.
“I am very happy to be back in India and get a chance to work with Satwik-Chirag and also the young and talented group of doubles players who have the potential to follow on the path of Satwik-Chirag. I am looking forward to creating a bigger group of doubles combinations who can win tournaments at the world stage,” Tan said on his return to the Indian set-up.
“We had been looking for quality foreign coaches who could work with our current top players and also guide our next-generation players as we prepare for the 2028 Olympics. Finding the right coach took time but we were determined to bring in those who can continue the development of our badminton stars and also work with a bigger group of players and help build a strong pipeline of talent for the future,” said BAI Secretary General Sanjay Mishra.
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